Mgr Projects - Western Interstates

At Williams, we’re powering a cleaner, more connected future, and that starts with you. Here, your work fuels communities, drives innovation, and helps deliver reliable energy the world depends on.

Join a Fortune 500 team that invests in your growth, values your contributions, and challenges you to make a lasting impact every day.

The Manager of Project Development, Western Interstates is responsible for leading the development of growth projects across the Western Interstates footprint, including Northwest Pipeline, MountainWest, and other associated assets. This role provides leadership for a team of project developers and works closely with Business Development, Commercial, System Planning, Engineering, Operations, Environmental, Regulatory, and Project Execution teams to advance projects from opportunity identification through commercial sanction and handoff to execution. Knowledge of project scheduling and estimating, the ability to collaborate with internal and external business partners, and the desire to nurture a team environment are keys to success!

Responsibilities and Expectations

• Lead, develop, and support a team of Project Development professionals across the Western Interstates systems
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and safety
• Oversee the development of pipeline, compression, storage, and facility expansion projects from concept through handoff to execution
• Ensure project scopes, schedules, cost estimates, risks, and assumptions are well-defined and documented
• Drive consistency and quality across project development processes, deliverables, and management presentations
• Review and approve project development work products before submission for commercial or management decisions
• Partner closely with Business Development to evaluate customer opportunities and develop competitive expansion solutions
• Collaborate with commercial and system planning organizations to identify and shape future growth projects
• Communicate project status, risks, opportunities, and resource needs to leadership
• Other duties as assigned

Education / Years of Experience

Required: Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or related field and a minimum ten (10) years' experience in oil and gas with a background in engineering, project controls, commercial development, operations and/or project management

Preferred: A minimum of seven (7) years of project execution experience; an engineering degree, an advanced degree, PE license and/or PMP certification

Shift/Work Hours/Travel Requirements

May be required to travel up to 25%

Other Requirements

• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Project/Primavera and Oracle Applications
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Application and PC skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and a collaborative approach
• Experience with project analysis and volume forecasting
• Solid understanding of DOT design requirements and industry standard methodologies
• Experience managing programs and supervising engineering and project management professionals

Here’s a look at what that means:

• Strong pay plus an annual incentive program
• Hybrid work for most office roles, plus real flexibility in many field positions
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options that fit your life, not the other way around
• 401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution
• Paid time off, including company and floating holidays
• Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent), plus fertility and adoption support
• Advanced AI tools and resources to help level up and work smarter
• Clear paths to grow your career, with a strong culture of promoting from within
• Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education
• HSA and FSA options
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Domestic partner benefits
• Employee resource groups, wellness support, paid volunteer time, and company matching for causes you care about

Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time. For more information, please visit Total Rewards | Williams Companies.

Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law.

Bachelors (Required)

Why Williams?

Looking to apply your passion and skills to the innovative and vital work that helps fuel the clean energy economy? As the world demands reliable, low-cost, low-carbon energy, Williams will be there. We currently handle one third of the natural gas in the United States that is used every day to heat homes, cook food and generate electricity. We don’t offer jobs; we offer career opportunities that include:

• Competitive compensation and inclusive benefits
• Growth and development opportunities
• An inclusive culture where you can be yourself
• Opportunities to get involved in the community where you work and live
• Flexible work arrangements for many positions, including hybrid schedules

We’re proud of our innovative people who want to make the world a better place and invite you to explore how you can help us make clean energy happen.

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